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HV16 LGN

2016 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,778 mi
Last recorded47,778 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen C548,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge/s / close to exsposing cord/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge/s / close to exsposing cord/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2025 47,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge/s / close to exsposing cord/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge/s / close to exsposing cord/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 43,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 38,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 33,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 29,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 26,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 20,000 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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HV16 LGN is a 2016 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV16 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HV16 LGN registered?

HV16 LGN is a 2016 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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